Title: All Grown Up

Chapter 2: Paul Levesque

Summary: *Growing Up Sequel* Its been 8 years since the gang has seen each other. Are their relationships and friendships as strong as they once were? Or are they shattered and beyond repair? HHH, Steph McMahon, Jericho, Trish Stratus, Randy Orton, Stacy Keibler

Disclaimer: I own nothing but the characters you don't recognize.

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Paul Levesque, rolled around in his king sized bed as he was beginning to wake up. His eyes squinted open and looked at the alarm clock on his nightstand that read 10:30 in the morning. He put his head back into his pillow and sighed. He had the day off today, but he didn't feel like getting up just yet. He worked at a department store that his friend Shawn Michaels and himself owned together. It was a prank store to put it there. Paul was only merely seconds away from falling asleep when he felt a shift in the bed. His head turned to the right and looked over and smiled. A young six year old boy with dirty blonde hair climbed up into the bed next to Paul. The boy's hazel eyes scanned Paul's face intently before standing up on the bed. The boy started to jump up and down on the bed. Paul groaned slightly before he gently tackled the little boy to the mattress. He began to laugh as he kicked at Paul.

"Hey, no kicking!" Paul spoke sternly. "What happened last time you started kicking?"

"I made your nose bleed." The boy frowned looking away.

"Don't be sad buddy." Paul smiled at him. "You're not in trouble."

"Ok!" He smiled as he crawled out of Paul's grasp and sat on the bed. "Dad?"

"Jake?" Paul answered his son's name in question.

"Can we go to the park today?" Jake question as he played with the blanket on the bed.

"I don't know." Paul replied sitting up in the bed. "Can we?"

"May we go to the park today?" Jake gave a big grin. "Please?"

"Yes we can." Paul patted his son's head and ruffled his hair.

"Aw, dad!" Jake shooed his father's hand away. "Don't mess up the do."

"The do?" Paul tried to keep from laughing.

"The girls go crazy for this look." Jake stated giving the signature Levesque smirk.

"If you say so." Paul shook his head. "We'll go after Kelly gets here."

"Do we have to wait for her?" Jake stuck his bottom lip out.

"Yes, we do." Paul looked over at Jake. "She likes spending time with you."

"I don't like her." Jake crossed his arms.

"Why is that?" Paul asked eyeing the young boy. "That doesn't sound like someone who wants to go to the park."

"She's trying to replace my real mom." Jake frowned.

Paul sighed looking at his six year old son. They had had this talk before, since Jake had asked. Jake's mother was Jackie Gayda. Even though they were an item in high school and she had cheated on him and Paul wanted nothing to do with her, they ended up going to the same college. There was a party and Paul was pretty wasted, as well as Jackie was too. The two hooked up and then Jake was conceived. Paul, being the good man he was, helped Jackie with her pregnancy and was there for her through everything. Though the two never started a relationship. Nine months went by and little Jake was born. After Jake was born, Jackie passed away from internal bleeding. Paul simply always told Jake that she was in a better place and was looking down on him. He would always tell Jake stories about Jackie that would make him happy. They spent a lot of time at Jackie's parents' house as well. Paul gave his son a half hearted smile as he pulled him into a hug.

"She's not trying to replace her." Paul responded. "She's just trying to be the mother figure in your life."

"Well, she's not doing a good job." Jake pouted more.

"How do you know?" Paul asked the six year old.

"I just know." Jake looked at the floor. "It just doesn't feel right."

"You are too smart for your own good." Paul shook his head.

"I know!" Jake smiled up at Paul.

"Just give her a chance." Paul looked at Jake. "Be nice to her."

"Are we still going to the park?" Jake eyed his father.

"Yes, if we have a deal." Paul put his hand out to him.

"Deal!" Jake smirked shaking his hand.

Jake then jumped off the bed and ran out the room. Paul shook his head as he watched him run out the room. Jake had become the most important person in his life and he loved him to death. He could see so much of him in his son it was scary. Paul finally got out of bed and went over to his dresser. He rummaged through the drawers finding something to wear. He got changed into a pair of jeans and a t-shirt. He had showered the previous night before going to bed. Being a single dad and not having anyone to look after Jake was hard, so he didn't trust leaving him alone when he was awake. After getting clothed, Paul opened his sock drawer to pull out a pair of socks. The pair of socks he pulled out, reveled a picture underneath them. He stared at the picture for a moment as he thought about it. It had been eight years, and he still regretted the choice that he had made. At the same time he was happy that he did, because if he hadn't, he never would have had Jake. He shut his eyes, and moved the other socks over top of the picture. Eight years had gone by and he was sure that it erased all the pain and hurt. Time passed and days went by, only for people to move, with the exception of himself. Paul sat down on his bed and placed the socks on. Afterwards, he walked down the stairs where the sound of the cartoons on the TV played through out the living room. He looked over at his son sitting on the couch memorized by the television. A smile crept onto his face as he heard a knock on the door. Jake's head never once moved from the screen as Paul answered the door, to find Kelly on the other side.

"Hey!" Kelly smiled as she kissed him before walking into the house. "Having a good morning?"

"It's better now." Paul returned the smile.

"Aw, aren't you sweet." Kelly blushed a bit. "What are the plans for today?"

"Jake wants to go to the park." Paul stated. "I told him we'd go."

"Sounds fun." Kelly replied walking over to the couch and sitting by Jake. "Hi Jake."

"Hi." Jake let out his eyes focused on the cartoon.

"I'll just talk to you later then." Kelly smiled as she stood back up. "Did you have breakfast already?"

"No, I actually just woke up." Paul yawned as he answered.

"I can make you something." Kelly responded. "Jake too, if he's hungry."

"If you really want to." Paul chuckled. "You know where everything is."

"Ok, it will be the best!" Kelly smiled kissing him on the cheek and making her way to the kitchen.

Paul smiled as he watched Kelly walk into the kitchen. She was always trying to impress him and she always did little things for him and Jake. He couldn't blame her, she was trying hard to live up to the love of his life. Kelly knew all about her and she really wanted to be her, well at least better then her. Paul had confided in Kelly numerous times since she was always asking. Kelly was always there for Paul to listen to him and everything. She was always there to help with Jake as well. One thing after another they ended up getting together. Although Kelly knew that Paul had never fully gotten over the love of his life, she couldn't help but continue to try. Kelly had seen many pictures of them together and just her. If she were to see the woman on the street or in a store, she'd know her from a mile away. Paul nodded his head as he thought about everything. The chances of seeing the love of his life again was rare. He was pretty sure, that after eight years, he wouldn't be seeing her again anytime soon to never. Paul sighed as he sat down on the couch next to his son as they both watched the television together.

"You hungry buddy?" Paul questioned as the cartoon went to a commercial.

"Yeah, I'm starving!" Jake rubbed his stomach that began to growl.

"Kelly is making us breakfast." Paul replied as Jake looked over the couch and into the kitchen.

"What is she making?" Jake asked smelling the air.

"I don't know." Paul laughed. "Why don't you go see."

Jake got down off the couch and ran into the kitchen. As much as he didn't really care for Kelly, he knew she was nice. Once in the kitchen, he climbed up carefully onto the stool that was by the island counter. He watched as Kelly placed some eggs on a plate along side with bacon. Paul chuckled at the sight of his son. Jake's eyes nearly popped out of his head as he watched the food being placed on the plate. He could hear his stomach growling louder. Kelly smiled as she looked over at Jake. She then took the plate and placed it in front of him. In a matter of seconds, Jake dove into the plate of eggs and bacon. Paul and Kelly shook their heads and laughed. She then handed a plate to Paul, who sat down next to Jake. Kelly joined them, and sat on the other side of Jake. The three ate in silence for the next twenty minutes. Once Jake's plate was clean, he climbed down from the table, and walked over to the sink. He stood on his tip toes and placed the plate into the sink. He turned around and looked at Paul and Kelly staring at him. He gave them a cheesy smile with his eyes shut. The couple couldn't help but laugh at the sight of the little six year old boy.

"I'm going to go get dressed so we can go to the park!" Jake said excitedly and ran up the stairs.

"He's the cutest little boy." Kelly smiled looking over at Paul.

"Well, look at who his daddy is." Paul replied cockily with his trademark smirk.

"Oh boy, I hope his good looks don't go to his head." Kelly giggled. "Like his father's."

"Well, if I remember." Paul put his hand on Kelly's thigh. "It was my good looks that drew you to me in the first place."

Kelly blushed softly at Paul's words. He leaned in and kissed her on the lips. Kelly kissed back with a soft smile underneath. They both pulled away with smiles on their faces. Paul kissed her once more before taking both of their plates and taking them to the sink. He turned the water on and began to wash the dishes that were in the sink. Kelly smiled as she walked over to Paul and wrapped her arms around his waist. He smiled at her over his shoulder. She leaned up and he leaned down and their lips met again as they shared in another sweet kiss.

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